Exploring sexual dysfunction in women with high blood pressure
Official title: Sexual Dysfunction in Hypertensive Women According to Drug Adherence: Multicenter Cross-sectional Study
Run by University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT05156385 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how high blood pressure and its treatments affect sexual health in women to help improve their overall well-being and treatment adherence.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 348 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse, CHU de Toulouse) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 27, 2022 |
| Main results expected | July 7, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 7, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05156385 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include women over 18 with confirmed hypertension who are being treated with specific antihypertensive medications.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of bariatric surgery, those under legal guardianship, or those diagnosed with severe mental health issues may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the relationship between sexual dysfunction and hypertension in women, focusing on those treated with various antihypertensive medications. It aims to assess the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and the factors contributing to medication non-adherence through questionnaires and blood samples. The study will analyze the impact of antihypertensive drugs on sexual activity and the psychological aspects related to anxiety and depression. By understanding these dynamics, the research seeks to improve treatment adherence and overall patient well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of sexual dysfunction in hypertensive women, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies exploring sexual dysfunction in hypertensive patients, this specific approach focusing on medication adherence and psychological factors is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women over 18, * Hospitalized or received in consultation for the management of hypertension treated in one of the hypertension and therapeutic, nephrology or cardiology departments participating in the study, with confirmed hypertension, treated with the following dosable antihypertensive agent(s): diltiazem, verapamil, acebutolol, atenolol, nébivolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol, propranolol, amiloride, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, spironolactone, spironolactone, Lorsartan, Irbesartan, Ramipril, Perindopril, Amlodipine, * Having signed the informed consent form. * Beneficiary or affiliated to a French Social insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with bariatric surgery, * Patients under guardianship/trusteeship/protection of justice, * Patients with diagnosed and treated psychosis or depression, - Pregnant or nursing women.
Where it's running
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LAZARO Delphine
Toulouse, CHU de Toulouse, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Delphine LAZARO-VERGE, MD — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Delphine LAZARO-VERGE
- Email: lazaro.d@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 5 61 32 30 68
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.